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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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ok, is it just me or is there other guys/gals out there that think nothing says im a homo more then a guy in shorts and flipflops on a bike..im not a big fan of full gear every ride. but short?? come on.wtf!
 
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Can't say I'm not guilty of the shorts riding rule, but never flip-flops...
 
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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nothing say's "I'm a homo" more than saying "I'm a homo" end of story. Just a tad homophobic aren't we? If you want to call someone stupid for wearing non safe attire, I'll agree with you in a heart beat, but please... keep your bigoted comments to yourself... (your homophobia makes think you are closeted... just sayin')
 
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Never thought it as homo .... but not very smart imo, especially the flipflops.


I know of very few riders that continue to wear shorts when riding after a bee flies up their pantsleg!

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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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If I'm just riding across the street to pick up groceries and what not, I"ll ride in my shorts and backwards ball cap. I know... not smart, but at 110 degrees, I'll risk a short ride. Commuting in 110 degrees, I always wear full gear no matter what. Flip flops? Are you kidding me?
 
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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not homo...to each his own as far as safety gear...i ride without a helmet, but always with steel toe shoes and jeans...doesn't make me a homo though, just mitigating the risk...
 
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Saw two guys on mopeds the other day....both wearing only shorts and flip flops. Somehow people seem to think mopeds require less safety gear than motorcycles I guess.

But yeah, OP, I don't wear shorts or flip flops when riding.
 
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Last time I rode in shorts, oilcap burned chit out of my leg. Didn't know I was homo though. I learn so much on this forum.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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your gonna get thrashed on here for using the word homo, but i wear shorts all the time on rides in my town, once i hit the hi way its boots and jeans. So i dont think the shorts make a rider a "homo"
 
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Shorts always in the summer for me. And I'm big enough that if someone calls me a homo, I can hand them their ***.
 



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